Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration, but running it in production at enterprise scale brings challenges that go beyond basic tutorials.
Architecture Decisions
- Cluster sizing and topology
- Multi-tenancy strategies
- Network architecture and service mesh considerations
- Storage solutions for stateful workloads
Operational Excellence
Production Kubernetes requires robust monitoring, logging, and alerting. Invest in observability from day one—don't wait until you're debugging production issues.
“Kubernetes is not just a technology choice—it's an organizational change that requires new skills, processes, and ways of thinking about infrastructure.”